Stocks to Buy

Whether you are a novice who just opened your first 401k or you are a seasoned investor, you have to spend countless hours researching stocks to buy. Who has that kind of time? We do. Powered by a diverse group of perspectives formed from dozens of analysts, advisors and strategists, our stories digest the day’s biggest headlines to uncover which stocks you should buy.

4 Packaged Foods Stocks to Buy Now

This week, four Packaged Foods stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — CSGP LAD SNTS and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A's ("strong buy") on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 10.9%, the Dow increased 13.2%, and the S&P is up 12.1%.

5 Stocks With Prime Earnings Momentum — KNSY MIL ALJ AMED URS

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings Momentum, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

Buy Shell After Eagle Ford Selloff

Royal Dutch Shell is selling off its assets in the Eagle Ford. That's a great move for the company, and investors should be snapping up shares.

Forget Predictions — Stick to What You Know

Everyone seems to have an opinion about what the market's going to do today, tomorrow, this quarter -- you're better off tuning them out and doing some homework.

The Best Way to Invest in Emerging Markets

You could roll the dice with emerging-market stocks or commodities ... or you could invest in solid blue chips with outsized exposure to emerging markets.

The Gun Stocks Trade Is Still Firing

Gun stocks continue to fire as Smith & Wesson (SWHC) announces additional share buybacks and Sturm, Ruger (RGR) keeps hitting the bull's-eye.

Go Small for Safety? Yes — With These 2 Bank Stocks

Looking for a place to hide out while the government dukes it out in Washington? Surprisingly, a few small bank stocks might be a safe place for your money.

5 Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth — MIL MA MXWL AEGN JNJ

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Earnings Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

Roche’s Breast Cancer Drug Approval Is Just the Beginning

It might have been dismissed as irrelevant by most investors, but Roche and its Perjeta could reshape the breast cancer drug landscape.

Diamond Foods: DMND Is On the Road to Recovery

Diamond Foods' stock is up 75% year-to-date as its business continues to recover. Here's why the Q4 earnings were better than investors realize.

5 Stocks With Prime Cash Flow — KT XIN ZA MIL GSL

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Cash Flow, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

How to Profit From Obamacare Bureaucracy

By Hilary Kramer -- The rollout of the Affordable Care Act will mean a massive expansion of Medicare -- and this processor stands to gain in a big way.

Medical Device Companies Still Have Upside, New Tax or Not

By Dan Burrows -- A sales tax on medical devices under Obamacare has spooked investors in medical device companies, but behemoths like Medtronic and Stryker will shrug it off.

5 Diversified Utilities Stocks to Buy Now

This week, five Diversified Utilities stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

6 Tech Services Stocks to Buy Now

This week, six Tech Services stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

5 Stocks With Great Operating Margin Growth — IDT MX CALL AHS ICA

This week, these five stocks have the best ratings in Operating Margin Growth, one of the eight Fundamental Categories on Portfolio Grader.

4 Media Stocks to Buy Now

The grades of four Media stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an "A" ("strong buy") or "B" overall ("buy").

Should I Buy Starbucks Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Starbucks' business continues growing and SBUX stock sits near an all-time high. But should you buy Starbucks stock at these levels?